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The average train between Castlemaine and Melbourne takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Castlemaine to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 36m
Duration
125 km
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Castlemaine to Melbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Castlemaine and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlemaine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 12:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castlemaine to Melbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Castlemaine to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Castlemaine, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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